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Jan 27, 1974 Wattala, Western Province, Sri Lanka 50 years old
Sri Lankan cricketer
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About Chaminda Vaas
- Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Ushantha Joseph Chaminda Vaas (born 27 January 1974) is a former Sri Lankan international cricketer, who played all forms of the game, and a former ODI captain.
- Often described as the 'most penetrative and successful new-ball bowler Sri Lanka has produced' Vaas currently holds the record for the best bowling figure in ODI history, and only bowler to take an 8 wicket-haul in ODIs. During his time, Vaas often played a supporting role to Muttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lanka's off spinner and leading wicket taker.
- In 2004 he gained international recognition when he was selected for the World Test and one-day XI at the inaugural ICC Awards. He was once again selected for the World Test XI at the 2005 awards.
- Over a fifteen-year international career relatively free of injury, he has set a number of national and international records in wicket hauls and bowling figures.
- As of 11 October 2016, only 3 bowlers have taken more ODI wickets than Vaas.
- He is the youngest bowler to take 300 wickets in ODI cricket.
